Description
Enjoy a creamy and nutritious Chocolate Avocado Smoothie made with ripe avocado, cocoa powder, and your choice of sweetener. This delicious blend is perfect for a quick breakfast or refreshing snack, packed with healthy fats and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Optional toppings: sliced banana, chia seeds, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Select a ripe avocado: Choose an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure. If it’s too firm, let it ripen at room temperature for a day or two.
- Cut the avocado: Halve the avocado lengthwise and scoop out the flesh from one half. Save the other half for another recipe or enjoy it on toast.
- Measure the cocoa powder: Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Sweeten to taste: Measure out 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, adjusting based on your sweetness preference.
- Gather the milk: Measure 1 cup of almond milk or any preferred milk.
- Prepare the ice: Gather about 1/2 cup of ice cubes for a refreshing smoothie.
- Add ingredients to blender: Combine the avocado flesh, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until creamy. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.
- Add ice: Add the ice cubes and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired, blending again briefly.
- Choose your glass: Select a tall glass or mason jar for serving.
- Pour the smoothie: Pour the smoothie into your glass, using a spatula to scrape out any remaining mixture.
- Add toppings: Top with sliced banana, chia seeds, or shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Enjoy immediately: Serve with a straw or spoon and enjoy your delicious smoothie right away.
Notes
- Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
- Freezing for Later: Freeze blended smoothie in ice cube trays for a quick treat later. Blend a few cubes with milk when desired.
- Variations and Add-Ins: Consider adding protein powder, nut butter, or greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes